Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is associated with the production of inflammatory responses, which can have significant influence on prognosis. We studied the effects of leucocyte-depletion filters on… (More)

Purulent pericarditis involves the whole pericardium and usually presents as an acute illness with high mortality without prompt diagnosis and treatment. Presentation as a mediastinal mass causing… (More)

Gestational trophoblastic neoplasia (GTN) is a rare collection of malignancies which are usually curable with modern chemotherapy. Lung metastasis is a relatively common feature of these malignancies… (More)

BACKGROUND
Cardiopulmonary bypass is associated with an inflammatory response with potential deleterious effects. The white cell subpopulation mostly investigated so far is the neutrophil. To date… (More)

We report the presentation, investigation and management of a 22-year-old male who developed a right malignant middle cerebral artery infarct following a cardiac stab wound. This case exemplifies… (More)

Minimally invasive aortic valve replacement has been established in many centres over the last decade. Although numerous modifications have been described to date, these solely involve variations of… (More)

OBJECTIVE
Postoperative pain is associated with delayed discharged and recovery, reduced patient satisfaction, and increased costs. The aim of this study was to investigate the short-term association… (More)